Professor Practice; -rank​/Program Director

Position Overview

The University of Kansas (KU) seeks a Professor of the Practice (open rank) in the Department of Clinical Child Psychology (DCCP) to begin September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The professor of the practice is a 12-month, non-tenure track faculty member who serves as Director of the KU Child & Family Services Clinic (KU CFSC) and as a voting faculty member in the DCCP.

We seek a leader committed to clinical training of clinical child and adolescent psychologists, to innovation in clinical training and service delivery, and to integrating cultural and individual considerations in teaching, clinical training, and clinic administration. Rank will be commensurate with credentials and experience. This position may be appointed for up to an initial three-year period with potential for extension/renewal after a comprehensive review.

The DCCP trains leaders in the research, dissemination, and practice of clinical psychological science that improves the lives of children, adolescents, and families. More information about the program is available at KU DCCP. The KU CFSC is the in-house training clinic for the DCCP and has a dual mission of providing state-of-the-art training and affordable, quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and families.

The clinic emphasizes evidence-based and individually tailored services. In addition to administrative duties, the Professor of the Practice teaches courses in the DCCP curriculum, provides clinical supervision to trainees, and supports community engagement. Service on student thesis and dissertation committees and provision of direct clinical services in the KU CFSC are possible, depending on candidate interest. The Clinic Director is empowered to establish and pursue short- and long-term goals for the KU CFSC and works with all DCCP faculty to support high-quality clinical training for trainees.

KU values include a culture of respectful dialogue, care, belonging, and support for each other’s success. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States by the effective date of the appointment.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between The University of Kansas and United Academics, United Academics of KU, AAUP, or AFT. UAKU is the exclusive representative. As Kansas is a right-to-work state, members may choose whether to belong to a union without fear of repercussions.

The University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, Kansas. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a large school within the campus and plays a central role. KU is a designated Carnegie comprehensive doctoral and research university and is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). The university enrolls more than 28,000 students and offers opportunities across graduate and professional programs including education, public health, medicine, law, and other disciplines.

Administration (40%)